-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- From musical hats to shirts that not only fit , but help you keep fit , what once was science fiction has become cyber fact .

The good news is that refined designs mean it 's now possible to look chic -- rather than geek -- in the latest inventions .

Take the Ralph Lauren Polo Tech Shirt .

First worn by ball boys at this year 's U.S. Open , it 'd look good in any hotel gym .

What 's so smart about it ?

A conductive band with bio-sensing fibers beneath your chest picks up heart rate and breathing data , while additional built-in wizardry logs every step taken and every calorie burned .

Available in 2015 , the Polo Tech Shirt streams real time data to your smart phone and tablet app .

The Apple Watch will be among the most hotly anticipated gadgets of 2015 , bringing the computer to your carpus .

It can pull up your boarding pass and flight itinerary , store photos and check the weather while controlling thermostats , door locks and lights back home .

And , naturally , you 'll be able to access email and your favorite travel apps .

Top travel apps

Apps are going to become even more integrated with the travel experience next year .

The year ahead will be about the speed at which you can hop on a plane with minimal planning , without using a computer or travel agent .

Imagine booking last-minute travel right from your wrist .

It takes only 10 seconds to book a same-day hotel with the Hotel Tonight app . -LRB- Of course , you still have to spend time deciding which hotel you want to stay in . -RRB-

New to 2014 , Flight Tonight monitors available round-trip flights leaving from your preferred airport .

If a flight is delayed , apps like TripIt Pro can secure you an alternate flight . It 's also one of many apps that feature alerts when your ideal window or aisle seat opens up .

The power to book is now at the tip of your fingers , and is pitting passenger-against-passenger in the battle for the best deals .

Exploring exploration apps

Apps are also changing the way we explore .

For many , paper maps are already relics , made obsolete by the popularity of Google maps .

But there 's an even newer and sexier tech in the game .

Augmented reality apps like Yelp Monocle and Wikitude overlay real world images through your mobile device 's camera with digital worlds , with labeled restaurants , shops , bars , landmarks and attractions .

Wikitude has a multitude of worlds , such as Starbucks World , World Heritage List , Wildlife Parks in Asia and Irish Pubs Worldwide , showing only those landmarks around you .

The Google Glass high-tech headset may have a challenger next year in Samsung 's Gear Blink . Potential features include an augmented reality app that projects a keyboard onto your hand allowing you to type into thin air . No tray table required .

How about a warm and wireless way to experience music this winter ? 1voice has developed a beanie with built-in Bluetooth headphones that stream music from your portable devices .

It 's the perfect way to listen to your favorite tunes without getting all tangled up .

Of course , there comes a time when you simply want to block out all the digital noise .

For such occasions , we 'll soon be able to use Hush , being developed as the world 's first smart earplug .

It claims to filter out unwelcome sounds while allowing important phone calls or alarms to intrude .

Looking smart and traveling smart will become even easier in 2015 .

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Samsung 's Gear Blink could have a projected keyboard that allows you to type in the air

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Ralph Lauren 's Polo Tech Shirt uses bio-sensing fabrics to monitor physical activity

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Hush earplugs filter out unwelcome sounds while allowing phone calls and alarms to intrude